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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

Why I'd buy these ASX 200 shares after the RBA rate cut

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about these stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, another record high for ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Will IAG shares rise further after 50% profit surge in FY25? Macquarie delivers verdict

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG reported a 51.3% increase in net profit to $1.36 billion in FY25 and a 19-cent final dividend.

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Broker Notes

What is Macquarie's price target for Evolution Mining shares after its FY25 result?

| Bart Bogacz

Let's find out if the broker sees more upside for this booming mining stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Origin, Pro Medicus, Temple & Webster, and Westpac shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Treasury Wine shares a buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| Samantha Menzies

The Australia-based global wine company delivered its FY25 results on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Gorilla Gold, NextDC, South32, and Telstra shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday and dropping into the red.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to new record high as unemployment falls

| Bronwyn Allen

Unemployment fell to 4.2% amid record-high female participation in the labour force last month.

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Broker Notes

Up 234% in 2025, why this small-cap ASX mining stock is tipped for more outsized gains

| Bernd Struben

A top broker expects more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX mining stock. But why?

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Opinions

Up 20% in a month, should you buy or sell Fortescue shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue shares have risen by almost 20% in just 4 weeks. Should you take profits or stay the course?

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52-Week Highs

Lynas Rare Earths stock is near its 52-week high: Should you buy?

| Aaron Bell

Lets see if there is still room to run.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day awaits Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Beach Energy shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its verdict on the 12-month outlook for Beach Energy shares.

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Broker Notes

Broker says investors should accumulate these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about these shares after their results.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering hump day for investors this session.

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Industrials Shares

After its FY25 result, how much upside does Macquarie forecast for SGH shares?

| Samantha Menzies

SGH released its FY25 results on Tuesday.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy after the RBA cut rates

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish on these stocks because of the latest rate cut.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 20%+ return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this stock.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Beach Energy, Bravura, and CBA shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Amotiv, Evolution Mining, Life360, and Tyro shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate CAR Group shares a buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to buy this global ASX growth share?

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Resources Shares

Experts reveal ratings on 3 popular ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts have shared their insights following a strong rally for the ASX 200 materials sector last week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

The fintech stock that could be set to soar

| Aaron Bell

One broker has put a mouthwatering price target on this finance stock. 

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Opinions

Why I made Guzman Y Gomez shares my latest buy

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this business has a lot of spicy growth to come.

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Share Market News

Beat the RBA cuts with these top ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could be top picks for income investors.

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Share Market News

'A very special asset': Why this ASX stock could rise 60%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day for the history books this Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 stocks soar to multi-year highs amid new market record

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price peaks amid the ASX 200 also rising to a new record.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts as RBA delivers interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating what's only the third RBA interest rate cut since December 2020.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy today: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration among the ASX 200 large-cap stocks?

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Share Market News

These ASX dividend shares could help you smash low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to provide investors with a nice income boost.

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Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news: The Australian stock market has just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been another day for the books for investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Liontown, Mineral Resources, Northern Star, and SGH shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think TPG Telecom shares are worth?

| Samantha Menzies

It's been a wild ride for investors over the past week.

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Share Gainers

Why JB Hi-Fi, Life360, Star, and Tuas shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 retail stock still a buy after soaring 41% this year?

| Bart Bogacz

Experts have their say.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie upgrades JB Hi-Fi shares, raises target price, following sell-off

| Samantha Menzies

JB Hi-Fi shares dropped 8% yesterday after an investor sell-off.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips nearly 30% upside for this ASX mining stock

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX miner just announced major news.

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